Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Pot Pie Recipe
This Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Pot Pie combines tender shrimp, crab meat, and flaky fish in a creamy, seasoned sauce loaded with mixed vegetables. Topped with a buttery, cheesy Cheddar Bay Biscuit crust, it creates a comforting, savory dish perfect for seafood lovers looking for a hearty, oven-baked meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood and Vegetables
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb crab meat (or imitation crab)
- 1 cup fish fillets (e.g., cod or haddock), cut into chunks
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups chicken or seafood broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Biscuit Topping
- 1 package Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix (includes cheddar cheese and seasoning)
- ¾ cup milk (for the biscuit mix)
- ¼ cup melted butter (for the biscuit topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the pot pie.
- Prepare Seafood: In a large pot over medium heat, combine the shrimp, crab meat, and fish chunks. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the shrimp turns pink, indicating it’s cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Using the same pot, add chicken or seafood broth, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables along with the cooked seafood. Cook together for 5 more minutes until everything is heated through evenly.
- Thicken the Filling: Continue stirring constantly for about 5 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly to a creamy consistency. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare Biscuit Mixture: In a separate bowl, pour the Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix and add ¾ cup milk. Stir gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing for tender biscuits.
- Combine in Baking Dish: Pour the seafood and vegetable filling into a large baking dish. Spoon the biscuit mixture evenly over the top, covering as much filling as possible.
- Add Butter: Drizzle the ¼ cup melted butter evenly over the biscuit topping to enhance flavor and help achieve a golden crust.
- Bake: Place the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the biscuit topping is golden brown and fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the pot pie to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving to let the filling set slightly. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Using fresh seafood yields the best flavor, but frozen can be used if thawed properly.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to your taste before baking.
- For a thicker filling, reduce broth slightly or simmer a bit longer before assembling.
- Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix includes seasoning, so additional spices may be minimal.
- Ensure not to overmix biscuit dough to keep biscuits light and fluffy.
- Let the pot pie rest after baking to avoid a runny filling when serving.
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